On 1 October 2023, the UK will ban single-use plastics, with the guidance having been released on 23 May. The EU have also released wide-ranging guidance on plastics.
Last week, the Scottish government announced that its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be delayed until March 2024, having originally been planned for an August 2023 release. One of the reasons for this is the fact that it will be in breach of the Internal...
The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors in shaping human health. But how is our knowledge around the microbiome developing and changing in today’s landscape? Danone North America’s Miguel Freitas talks the challenges and opportunities...
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy will dramatically affect what claims food manufacturers can make on their packaging, says legal expert Katia Merten-Lentz.
ASEAN consumer confidence in regional trade relations with the European Union have plummeted on the back of the latter’s recently-passed deforestation law and its impacts on various food commodities, as major palm oil producing countries in the region...
A ‘comprehensive’ new EU project, called CLEVERFOOD, has been launched with the aim of facilitating the society-wide mobilisation of European citizens to transform the food system in a way that benefits climate, biodiversity and people.
The ruling means that the cheese’s iconic appearance cannot be reproduced by cheesemakers based outside the protected designation of origin (PDO) area – even if their product isn't called ‘Morbier’.
The EU’s recent approval of its controversial deforestation regulation is expected to drive up the cost of palm oil and other affected commodities, and thus food and beverage prices, amid ongoing inflationary pressures that have already affected a majority...
Efforts to meet beverage sugar reduction targets are delivering results, says UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, as it charts the latest reductions in the category.
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
European food policy needs to create ‘enabling environments’ that mean healthy and sustainable choices are the default, according to a coalition of civil society organisations.
The European Union’s (EU) new Farm-to-Fork (F2F) Strategy may have been coined in the name of sustainability for its local food chain, but if implemented could have massive cost implications for palm oil exports and major export countries such as Malaysia.
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has warned that the EU’s Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork (F2F) strategy could damage the competitiveness of European farmers and even lead to more protectionist trade policies.
The recently-ratified EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has seen major gains in food trade for both sides, particularly in rice and seafood for Vietnam as well as alcohol and meat for the EU.
The trade body representing EU meat processors has called for support and recognition for the work being done by the sector to maintain food supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
With the 'farm to fork' strategy feedback period closing yesterday (16th March), we explore the core challenges the strategy aims to tackle and how the strategic roadmap is expected to progress.
Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at the UK's new immigration policy, trouble for honey producers and more details about the upcoming Farm to Fork strategy from the EU.
Our latest news and views from Brussels takes in a US court ruling could help lift some of the duties imposed by Donald Trump’s administration, France's shaky glyphosate plan to ban chlorpyrifos and the suspension of Ukraine poultry imports over...
Our latest news and views from Brussels takes in the UK’s general election result, a ban on chlorpyrifos and the EU’s food waste and sustainability plans.
Representatives from the European livestock sector gathered this week in front of the European Commission buildings in Brussels to address the danger of oversimplifying the debate around livestock and its role in society.
As the newly-elected von der Leyen Commission enters European Parliament, we take a look at food and agricultural plans and regulations moving into 2020. We speak to David Pineda Ereño, Advisor on Strategy, Policy and Regulation at DPE International...
US producers had a successful Thanksgiving following the European Parliament’s approval of a trade agreement between the two markets to increase share of hormone-free beef quotas.
A pledge outlining 25 actions to help reduce the need for antibiotics in animals has been proposed by a body representing Europe’s leading manufacturers of animal medicines.
This latest edition of FoodNavigator's Brussels Bulletin covers the EU's accord with China to protect products which have a specific geographical origin. Elsewhere, the EU steps in to protect the saturated olive oil market and invests €240 for...
Europe's food and drink sector ‘deeply regrets’ the US decision to slap 25% tariffs on EU agri-food products including Scotch whisky, Italian cheese, Spanish olives, German coffee and British biscuits.
In the latest run down of EU news, FoodDrinkEurope is to sign a declaration to tackle plastic waste, the EC publishes its annual food safety report and Austria deals a blow to the landmark Mercosur trade deal.
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are the latest countries to adopt the International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark (POFCAP), bringing the number of countries using the label to 20.
The European Union (EU)’s recent demands that Australia remove food product names it claims are protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) scheme, such as feta or gruyere cheese, has angered the country’s F&B industry, but the government insists...
European project REFRAME, which aims to support the development of rural SMEs, has been granted an extra year of funding. According to the project’s coordinator, small rural businesses are “uniquely positioned” to meet changing consumer preferences.
Tighter regulations are required to stop manufacturers claiming products are ‘multigrain’ if “hardly any grains” other than the main wheat component are present in the finished product, says consumer watchdog Foodwatch.
The European Union is investing in ‘future proof’ crop research to help increase agricultural yields, encourage optimal use of water and minerals, and secure food supply for the future.
Snack chat is BakeryandSnacks’ new online series profiling influential people working in the bakery and snacks industries. Our first guest is Sabastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Meat and livestock companies and organisations are carefully examining a draft agreement on Brexit that was released by the European Commission on Wednesday (February 28), to see whether British meat and livestock exports can freely circulate across the...
The European Union’s (EU’s) development of a protein strategy, announced by EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan, should help Europe become more self-sufficient in animal feed, meat industry experts have told GlobalMeatNews.
Consumer attitudes and EU regulations are holding back food research and product innovation in Europe, according to some stakeholders. So what is needed to bridge this gap?
European Union (EU) pig meat exports fell by €146 million (m) in 2017, compared to export sales in 2016, new trade figures from the European Commission have revealed.
